Sen. Lanane introduced SB 32 which provides for same day voter registration. The person has to provide proof of residence and complete a voter registration form. I predict that this won’t go anywhere. Fifteen states currently permit election day registration, so it’s feasible. But, my guess is that the voters most likely to benefit from election day registration are less likely to vote for lawmakers currently in control of the General Assembly. Therefore, no dice.
As a proud Wall Street Democrat, I wholeheartedly support it. But the results can be weird. In 1998 same day registration mightily contributed to the election of Jesse Ventura. And boy did Jesse bone the dog.